Want to add a hitch off the back of my trailer

[driverno8]

I want to add a hitch off the back of my trailer. Not for towing, but to put a rack back there to hold a generator and fire wood. I've seen it done a bunch but don't know where to start looking for the rack. Any ideas or web links to places that make these or are the a totally custom job?

 

[TowPro]

I have heard Hidden Hitch makes one but have not seen it. I would like one for a bike rack.

 

[Bertram65]

Camping World has a bolt on 2" reciever, I am planning on getting one myself for the same reason.

 

[Diesel&Donuts]

I had a 2" x 6" steel tube welded (and bolted for security) to my trailer frame. Then welded on a 2" receiver (and bolted). I also had to add a receiver extension which was also welded and gusseted. Works good for my bike rack.

Harold

 

[BDeMartile]

Just be sure whatever you do its strong enough for what you intend to haul on it. Hitches on trailers are usually a custom install. If you have it made go to a quality welding /fab shop and tell them how much weight and how far away from the rear of the trailer you intend to go. Racks can be found at a number of places. Motorcycle/atv catalogs, camping world etc...

 

[driverno8]

Thanks guys. I don't plan on putting anything heavy back there. 3000W generator and some firewood. I looked at the bolt on one from Camping World. But need the rack that goes with it. All they carry is bike racks. Unless they're called something else other then a rack.

 

[TWhiteside]

I have a Hidden Hitch 82201 Model on our fifthwheel. We do not use it to tow - it is used for a bike rack. There are 2 different models depending on the frame rail width of the trailer. You can check the two types out here. I don't know if this is the best price though.

http://www.hitchmart.com/$spindb. !query. access2-2. hitchview. MOTORHOME~20HITCH

 

[MRector]

Is this kinda what you are looking for??



Rack



mike rector

 

[klenger]

Thanks guys. I don't plan on putting anything heavy back there. 3000W generator and some firewood.

A 3000 watt generator is heavy. Be very careful. The hitch receivers are designed to pull a load, not lift it.